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Michael O’Hanlon, Opinion Contributor

Michael O’Hanlon, Opinion Contributor

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Syria shouldn’t repeat the mistakes of Iraq’s hasty post-Saddam elections

Inclusivity and moderation are indeed immediate priorities for Syria, but a big national vote is not. Democracy does not itself guarantee peace in a...

15.01.2025 3

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Michael O’Hanlon, Opinion Contributor

Is Trump right that our military has forgotten how to win?

There is some kernel of truth behind Trump’s claim. In big wars since 1945, America basically has a record of 1-2-2.

26.12.2024 3

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Michael O’Hanlon, Opinion Contributor

Trump should keep Gen. CQ Brown as chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Brown is, according to some, supposedly too “woke” for the job, purportedly favoring diversity over excellence in the American military. I think...

25.11.2024 2

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Michael O’Hanlon, Opinion Contributor

The Ukraine war strategy Trump should embrace

It is time to begin thinking about second-best approaches.

18.11.2024 3

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Michael O’Hanlon, Opinion Contributor

Cutting emissions isn't enough: Counteract global warming with geoengineering

We need to be very careful about this idea, and learn much more before we do it.

18.10.2024 1

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Michael O’Hanlon, Opinion Contributor

How the next president can be a ‘cheap hawk’

Sweeping calls for the U.S. defense budget — now at about $850 billion — to return to Cold War levels when measured against GDP are unrealistic and...

09.10.2024 1

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Michael O’Hanlon, Opinion Contributor

Why Trump should tone down his war of words with Taiwan

On questions of war and peace, words matter — a lot.

26.07.2024 3

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Michael O’Hanlon, Opinion Contributor